Which portfolio definition practice checks prioritized change initiatives against factors such as: timing; coverage of all strategic objectives; impact across the business etc?

Question

Options

• APrioritize
• BPlan
• CCategorize
• DBalance

• A
  4% (2)
• B
  86% (43)
• C
  8% (4)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

Plan is correct because, within portfolio definition (as described in frameworks like MoP - Management of Portfolios), the Plan practice takes the already-prioritized list of change initiatives and stress-tests it against practical delivery factors: can these initiatives fit together given timing constraints, do they collectively cover all strategic objectives, and what is the combined impact on the business? It's the "reality check" step that turns a ranked list into a coherent, deliverable portfolio.

Prioritize (A) is wrong because it ranks initiatives by value or strategic contribution - it scores and orders them, but doesn't check them against timing or coverage gaps. Categorize (C) is wrong because it groups initiatives into strategic buckets (e.g., "run/grow/transform the business") before prioritization even occurs. Balance (D) is wrong because it ensures the right mix across risk, time horizons, and investment types - a portfolio-level health check, not a cross-initiative delivery feasibility check.

Memory tip: Think "Plan = practicality." Once you've ranked your initiatives (Prioritize), you need a Plan to check whether they actually work together - like scheduling meetings to avoid conflicts. If it asks about checking fit and feasibility across the whole set, think Plan.

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